Miss Alabama

Children of all ages always try to ignore their parents, especially the advice and wisdom they give them, but some chose to take that advice and use it. To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, is a historical fiction book based in Maycomb, Alabama, in the 1930s. The book is told by Jean Louise “Scout” one of the main characters along with Jem, Scouts brother, and Atticus Finch, their father. The book tells the reader about their daily lives and what their small town is like, and how one…

plot and character are closely relate to authors family. It was based on the event that took place near her hometown when she was 10 yrs. old. The novel began during three years (1933-35) of the Great Depression in the fictional town near Maycomb, Alabama. The seat of Maycomb country. It mainly focuses on 6 year old girl Jean Louise Finch (Scout), who use to live with his father and brother Jem. Father was a aged lawyer. Jem and Scout befriend called Dill,…

This lesson is first depicted when Scout’s first grade teacher, Miss Caroline, tells Scout to stop reading at home as she was intimidated by Scout’s reading abilities, and Scout takes it gravely. She comes home and cries to Atticus because she loves to read with him, and he tells her not to hate Miss Caroline for demanding her to stop reading at home, but instead to think about it from her teacher’s perspective. Scout uses this lesson…

folks.Folks.” (Lee 231; ch.23). The historical fiction novel To Kill a Mockingbird, Written by Harper Lee illustrates what it was like to look different down south in the 1930’s.To kill a Mockingbird is based on the finch family who .live in maycomb, alabama during the great depression. Tom robinson, a black man, is falsely accused of raping a white woman and gets convicted due to the racial prejudice in the mid 1900s.In this novel, the author wants the reader to learn that someone's race, age,…

a lesson about innocence, discrimination, and human cruelty. Harper Lee’s purpose was to teach an important lesson for her readers while creating a compelling story simultaneously. To kill a mockingbird is the story of a white family living in Alabama during the 1960’s. At the beginning of the book, Scout Finch, one of the main characters and the narrator of the story, talks about her family. She mainly talks about her…

notice while at school with her teacher, Miss. Gates, “‘How can you hate Hitler so bad’ an then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home’” (Lee, 331). Scout knows the prejudice Hitler has and understands why Miss. Gates hates him. Then she sees her talk about Tom Robinson like it is nothing, before the trial and learning everything she has, she would not have thought anything about it. Now, however, she knows the kind of prejudice that is going through Miss. Gate’s mind and still does…

A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is set in Maycomb County, Alabama in the 1930’s. One particular man named Atticus fought for what he believed in or felt was right even though many people were against him or trying to bring him down. He was on a mission to prove them wrong and make sure justice was served. Both Atticus and Boo Radley show traits of being a hero, they are admired…

Amazed and concerned about Dill’s actions, Jem shows a sign of growth and maturity by informing his father about the situation. Although both Dill and Scout see Jem as a “traitor” for telling Atticus, the young man recognizes that he did the right thing. He says, “Dill, I had to tell him… You can’t run three hundred miles off without your mother knowin’” (161). Consequently, by alerting Atticus and seeking help from a grown-up, Jem proves to be a more mature character. He clearly puts adult…

Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an excellent example of an effective argument; it was written in response to an editorial addressing the issue of Negro demonstrations and segregation in Alabama at the time.…

Ethel Provo was born and raised in Ramer, Alabama, a small town outside of Montgomery Alabama. Ethel wasn’t born in a hospital; she was born at home by a midwife. The midwife was a close friend of the family, and delivered most of the babies in the area at that time. Back when Ethel was growing up Ramer was a small town where everyone knew everyone. People didn’t bother locking doors back then, because they felt safe and trusted their neighbors. She said there wasn’t much to steal, because…